He was a very important military leader of the crusades. He was opposing against the christians. Hes famous for winning many battles such as : Palenstine, Cairo, Battle of Hattin. He had captured a vast majority of the Crusader's cities, Most notable, the capture of Jeruasalim. He Began his military leadership in 1164 against the Crusaders in Palenstine. Dominating almost every battle. He then took the city of Cairo from the Franks, and created a fortress. He became a target, and was in danger of assisination. He is Most notable for his truce with baldwin of the crusaders. Saladin died of a fever on March 4, 1193.
Saladin ( Salah al din )
He was a very important military leader of the crusades. He was opposing against the christians. Hes famous for winning many battles such as : Palenstine, Cairo, Battle of Hattin. He had captured a vast majority of the Crusader's cities, Most notable, the capture of Jeruasalim. He Began his military leadership in 1164 against the Crusaders in Palenstine. Dominating almost every battle. He then took the city of Cairo from the Franks, and created a fortress. He became a target, and was in danger of assisination. He is Most notable for his truce with baldwin of the crusaders. Saladin died of a fever on March 4, 1193.
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